Family Travel Tips

Are you planning to go on a cruise? Packing for a cruise can be stressful, because you’ll want to have everything you need, but won’t want to overpack. It’s a delicate balance and one that you have to plan for. You’ll need to pack carefully, and it’s essential to know what to pack in a …

I’ll admit, packing for vacation is one of my least favorite parts of preparing for a trip. Because of baggage fees, I never want to overpack and need to maximize our luggage space. However, I also don’t want to forget anything – especially when traveling on a cruise or internationally when it can be harder …

With bag fees on the rise, travelers often try to save money by packing their suitcases more efficiently. There are many different ways and methods; ultimately, you need to find out what works best for you and your family. If you want to save the most money and aren’t traveling for too long, you’ll probably …

In my opinion, a three or four-day cruise is the perfect length of time for a first cruise. That way, you’ll have enough time on board to figure out if cruising is for you, without the commitment of a longer cruise. It’s much less of a commitment so you aren’t taking as much of a …

Everyone needs to get away once in a while. Even if you don’t have lots of resources or time, a weekend trip can be a good way to de-stress and explore a new area for a short time. While a weekend getaway can be relatively easy to plan and execute, you’ll still have to spend …

Packing for vacation is always a challenge, especially when flying for your family vacation. There are only so many things you can put in your bags, and with baggage fees, you’ll need to be an efficient packer. Once airlines started charging for checked bags, many travelers started using carry-on bags more. However, now those many …